Reducing False Alarms

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UAA Convinces Police Dept. to Extend Alarm Response Policy

May 3, 2013

After announcing that it would stop responding to unverified burglar alarms by May 1, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has decided to extend its response policy until the end of the year.

Contractor to Help Dunwoody (Ga.) to Manage False Alarms

May 2, 2013

As part of a new ordinance to reduce false alarms here, city council members Monday awarded a contract to Cry Wolf False Alarm Solutions to administer a new alarm management program.

Alarm Management Program Helps Santa Fe (N.M.) Collect $500K in Fines

April 17, 2013

Since implementing a fee-based program to curb false alarms in 2010, this city has collected nearly $500,000 in false alarm fines and registration fees.

False Alarms Cost City of Greenwood (Ind.) $100K Annually

April 4, 2013

The city council here has approved an ordinance to help combat false alarms. Since 1998, Greenwood Police Department officers have responded to more than 34,000 false alarms, with only 168 being actual alarms.

Are You Ready to Eat False Alarm Fines?

March 25, 2013

In this blog, Ken Kirschenbaum shares his thoughts on the city of Flint's (Mich.) decision to charge alarm companies for false alarms.

Security Alarms Go Unanswered in Texas City

March 21, 2013

Some Fort Worth, Texas alarm owners are learning that without a permit, police officers will not respond to alarm calls.

Pittsfield (Ill.) Seeks to Impose False Fire Alarm Ordinance

March 14, 2013

The Pittsfield city council has approved the first reading for a false fire alarm ordinance.

Mich. Alarm Companies Billed $134K for False Alarms

March 7, 2013

The Burglar and Fire Alarm Association of Michigan (BFAAM) and the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) are contesting a policy in Flint, Mich., that bills alarm companies for false alarms instead of the consumer.

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The Benefits of Verified Video Alarms

February 5, 2013

This video demonstrates what actually happens between a central station and the 911 center in several different cases — one with traditional alarms and the other with video verified alarms.

Louisville Files Lawsuits to Collect $400K in False Alarm Fines

December 4, 2012

Officials here have filed 37 lawsuits against businesses and organizations that have failed to pay thousands of dollars in false alarm fines.

Flint (Mich.) Now Billing Security Companies for False Alarms

November 13, 2012

With the reduction of its police and fire department forces, the city of Flint began charging alarm companies for false alarms in July. During that month, security companies were billed more than $31,000 for false alarms.

SecurTek Uses Video Verification, Access Control to Build Dealer Program

October 26, 2012

SecurTek Monitoring Solutions will offer new access control, home management and video verification services to bolster its authorized dealer program, the company announced this week at the Canadian Security Association’s (CANASA) Security Canada Central conference.

Lowell (Mass.) to Impose Stricter Alarm Ordinance, Hires Contractor to Collect Fines

October 11, 2012

City officials here have approved a stricter false alarm ordinance after police responded to 4,014 alarm calls in 2011 — 99% of which were false. The false alarms cost the city more than $435,000 last year, reports The Lowell Sun.

Recognition Validates Vector’s Ongoing False Alarm Reduction Efforts

October 1, 2012

Vector Security nearly became the first company to capture its second PDQ Award as the firm took home the inaugural trophy in 2006. Next year, the company will mark the 10th year since launching its ambitious and comprehensive program to reduce false alarm activations.

‘FACT’ Helps Make Monitronics a PDQ Award Finalist

October 1, 2012

Monitronics has implemented a False Alarm Control Team (FACT) to build relationships with responding authorities and decrease false alarms that take police off the streets to handle true emergencies.

Convergence Channel: Managing the Impact of False Alarms

October 1, 2012

The “convergence” of newer technologies, new competitors and new customer preferences require business owners in the security industry to rethink their business strategies in the future. Learn how to save the environment, your business environment that is.

A Bridge to FARA

October 1, 2012

Making up what it lacks in fanfare with tireless dedication, the False Alarm Reduction Association (FARA) and its government/public safety agency members pursue knowledge, legislation and partnerships central to the cause. SSI meets with FARA presidents, past and present, and two other board members to discuss the state of false alarm reduction and relationships among responders and security providers.